Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2020

Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2020

 

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Felton Road
Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2020
  • Vintage : 2020
  • Country : New Zealand
  • Region : Central Otago
  • Subregion
  • Type : Red
  • Style Fruity Medium Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 13,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Pinot Noir

Experts Score Vintage
BC Bob Campbell MW 96 2020
JS James Suckling 95 2020
VN Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93 2020
JR Jancis Robinson 16.5 2020
WS Wine Spectator 94 2019
RP Robert Parker 93 2019
WE Wine Enthusiast 92 2019
DCT Decanter 92 2017
W&S Wines & Spirits 90 2016
More information on wine critics and ratings

A clear, deep red hue. The wine leads with attractive florals that are exotically perfumed with distinct old-fashioned rose and violets. An uncrowded palate showing opulent, rich deep fruits but balanced rather than the usual Cornish Point avalanche. Lovely mocha, velvety and seductive tannins that lusciously coat the palate.

Very textural and complete with outstanding length.

Bob Campbell MW (BC) : 96 Points (2020)
Moderately intense Pinot Noir with dark-fleshed plum, dark berry, cassis, chocolate-mocha, spice, anise and subtle floral notes supported by suede-like tannins. A complex wine that can be appreciated now but will clearly benefit from bottle age. (8/2021)

James Suckling (JS) : 95 Points (2020)
A fragrant nose with aromas of cranberries, wild strawberries, sour cherries, dried orange rind, dried herbs and spice box. Medium-to full-bodied with crisp acidity and fine tannins. Structured and crunchy. Lovely texture. Mineral and fleshy with a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 93 Points (2020)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Cornish Point is fragrant, poised and shapely. Despite its silken texture and flowing style, there's unexpected, almost fierce substance within the core of this light- to mid-weight style. That power follows through on the structured palate, and fine tannins provide assured grip, which seems to be a result of the small berries of this vintage, giving a greater skin-to-juice ratio. There's fresh cherry fruit and an attractive herbal twist on the medium-long finish. A Cornish Point with muscle that should age well. (RG) (4/2022)

Jancis Robinson (JR) : 16.5 Points (2020)
Indigenous yeast. Aged 13 months in French oak, 30% new. Not fined or filtered. Mid to dark crimson. More lifted than the Bannockburn. More transparent and ethereal with a vegetal hint on the finish. Interesting! Not trying to be burgundy but pretty emphatic in its own mould without being heavy. 16.5++/20 points (JR) (2/2020)

Wine Spectator (WS) : 94 Points (2019)
This impressive version is intense and velvety, with dried thyme, black cherry and blackberry flavors, with notes of dragonwell green tea, sweet paprika and cardamom adding an aromatic edge on the long, memorable finish. Drink now through 2035.

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2019)
The cedar-accented 2019 Cornish Point Pinot Noir matured 13 months in 30% new French oak, and while there is a woody thumbprint on the nose, the raspberry, black cherry and cola notes bleed through, making an even larger impression. Medium to full-bodied, broad and generous on the palate, this is marked by some dusty (but ripe) tannins, adding richness to the wine's texture in the mouth and on the lingering finish.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 92 Points (2019)
Using grapes from lakeside vines that are now over 20 years old, Cornish Point displays some of the most brambly fruit and secondary notes of the FR Pinots. It's quite young now, but with just a little air it starts to reveal aromas of wild blueberry, cedar, dried flowers, vanilla bean and a slight meaty undertone. The palate is fresher than the broody nose suggests, with a tug of powdery tannins and fleshy fruit, but has a broader shape than Felton's Block 3 or Calvert. Drink now - 2031. (12/2021)

Decanter (DCT) : 92 Points (2017)
A juicy expression with a nice plump core, but it's all within a finely structured frame. Very fine, almost chalky tannins give a slippery texture, while ripe cherry fruit and savoury spice with a touch of wood linger on the medium-long finish. Drinking Window 2019 - 2028. (RG) (9/2018)

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 90 Points (2016)
Full of spice and rich in color, this full-bodied Pinot shows off pretty details of crunchy red fruits. Rhubarb and strawberry are brought out thanks to most of the juice being fermented in neutral French oak. The twenty-five percent that is fermented in new barrels contributes woodsy notes of sarsaparilla and star anise. Thirty percent whole cluster complements it all with earthy, red tea–like tannins, which are fine and persistent. A formidable food wine, it would be ideal with roast pork and mushrooms. (4/2018)

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Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2020 Reviewed by James Suckling 23-11-2022 . Score: 5